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Photo album 2001.07.08

St. Andrew's Greek Festival (since 1962). St. Andrew's Greek Orthodox Church, 773/334-4515, 5649 N Sheridan.
Being an "ANDREW" I just had to go. SCROLL DOWN to see the respectful inside shoot of this magnificent church. The Father's tour was quite good, reminiscent of European church tours I've been on. Some things I learned are that there is a sense of holiness, the icons are venerated, there's music, traditional observation of scripture, followers kiss things, and that they are "Wild about Mary". Thanx Daniel for so many good outdoor shoots lately.

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Fest sign.

Tent from distance.

Entrance.

Another Andrew!

The Father.

One of several food tents.

Serving Gyros (shaved lamb and/or beef).

And Saganaki (grilled triangles of cheese)...

... flamed for flavor.

OOPAH!

Eating tent.

Daniel and Kelly.

Gyros.

Assortment plate. Includes Spanakopita (spinach filled) and Tiropita (crumbly cheese filled) pastries.

Loukoumades (honey puffs). Scrumptious and fluffy.

Band.

Check out the hi-tech upright bass.

Dancers. Domesticity themed?

Obstacle course.

Bungee run.

Mini golf.

Screamer.

Petting zoo with ducks. Kelly and young goat.

Goats mobbing the feeder.

Child and goats.

Church rear.

Church auditorium/gymnasium.

Kids clothes: "Greek Princess in Training" and "Little Greek God".

Desserts.

Baklava (finely layer honey pastry) and chef.

The church sells many items.

Saints portraits.

Saints.

Sinners.

SAINT ANDREW!!! The first apostle, looks a little like me.

Church main entrance.

Church main entrance closer.

Church main entrance, tower.

Church side, stained glass windows from the outside.

Stained glass windows from the outside, closer.

Church main door.

Symbols.

FOR THE POOR - Please give generously.

Church inside front.

Lit a candle for peace.

Kiss the book. Note that the binding is on the RIGHT side.

Saint Andrew.

The Blessed Mary.

Cross of Saint Andrew.

Church center aisle.

The tour group.

Approaching the front.

The entire Apse is a genuine Venetian mosaic.

Apse closer.

Apse closer.

Alter.

Alter closer.

Icons.

Icons.

Upper stained glass window.

Row of stained glass windows.

Stained glass windows closer.

Stained glass windows closer.

Stained glass windows closer.

St. Mark and St. Matthew.

St. John and St. Luke.

St. Catherine and Blessed Virgin and Child Jesus.

Annunciation, St. Constantine and Helen.

St. Dionysios and St. George.

St. Basil and St. Spyridon.

Jesus Christ and St. John the Baptist.

Father discussing...

...six images of the crucifixion.

Father discussing...

...six images of the resurrection (hi-res).